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Darjeeling Winter Special Package Tour by Denzong Leisure - Your Travel Advisor

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Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is a lookout point 11km from Darjeeling. Each day tourist-laden jeeps convoy heads up there before dawn to catch the sunrise and the spectacular ridge of Himalayan massifs, including nearby Khangchendzonga, the world's 3rd highest peak. Denzong Leisure has come up with a luxury Darjeeling Package Tour with Star Category Accommodation and lavish style life. For Details visit the website: http://www.denzongleisure.com/packages/mountain_tourism_darjeeling_1 Darjeeling Tea has been one of the finest brands in tea industry throughout the world. There are more than 80 tea estates in Darjeeling and the turn over of the tea industry is more than the various forms of tourism industry put together. The finest tea is said to be ones that are made out of the youngest shoots. In local language it is called 'tdui pat ek suiro'. IF you want to add some romantic adventure staying in a British era historical Tea Bungalow, Denzong Leisure has a great Tea Tourism Package which you can avail at very reasonable price. Details can be viewed at this URL: http://www.denzongleisure.com/packages/tea_tourism_dooars_1 Mirik Lake, also known as Samendu Lake is the most picturesque spot in Mirik. Located in the heart of Mirik, the lake is 1.25 km in length and the depth of the water varies from a minimum of 3 ft to a maximum of 26 ft. With serene surroundings, a walk around the lake would be a fascinating one. Besides, visitors can also enjoy boating and horse riding here. Rock Garden is located at a distance of around 10 km from Darjeeling. It was established by Mr. Subhash Ghising, the ex-chairman of the Council. Created by cutting rocks at different levels with terraced seating arrangements at several points, the garden is a perfect blend of natural and artificial creation. The garden is dotted with a breathtaking waterfall, fountains, rocks, flower garden, bridges and sitting spaces at different levels. A small lake also adds to the serene beauty of garden. Aloobari Gompa, which is situated three kilometers away from the center of Darjeeling, is a monastery where you can find Tibetan and Sikkimese monks. Aloobari Gomba is known as Mak Drong Gomba and is along Tenzing Norgay Road. Thupten Sangachoeling Gompa and Sonada Gomba are other monasteries also seen nearby, in between Aloobari Gomba and Darjeeling. Aloobari Gompa is a place of choice to visit. Set on the slopes of Jalapahar hill in Darjeeling, Japanese Peace Pagoda is a symbol of peace and spiritually. It is one of the creations of Nichidatsu Fuji, a Japanese Buddhist monk, who also founded Nipponzan-Myo-ho-ji Buddhist Order. Designed by M. Ohka, the Peace Pagoda claimed to be the tallest free structure in the town with a height of 28.5 m and a diameter of 23 m. It houses four avatars of the Buddha. Located close to the Pagoda are a Buddhist Temple and a traditional Japanese style monastery, which tourists can also visit.